Monthly Archives: September 2011

Stitch in the ditch, or the seamline, seems to be the default method of quilting for modern piecers who are afraid of ruining their quilts. I am not sure when this started, as most vintage utility quilts are either tied … Continue reading →

I bought a new ironing board cover and iron shoe from Bo-Nash at the Wisconsin Quilt Festival. Just so you know, this is not a paid advertisement. I am in no way affiliated with the company. I just want to … Continue reading →

There is a clever little quilt technique and pattern that I’m seeing everywhere right now. It’s becoming a little bit of a fad, and it may actually be something new. And you know what? Every time I see it, it … Continue reading →

The box at the end of my bed is a toybox. We store sheets in it, but its main purpose is to allow my fifteen-pound, non-jumping dog access to the bed. I’ve looked into getting an actual blanket trunk, but … Continue reading →

I finished the rest of the blocks for my bed runner last night. There are 56 eight-inch blocks total, using fourteen different prints, plus the solid, which JoAnn sells as a “tea dyed muslin”. I’m interested to see how the … Continue reading →

This is rare video of me dancing. I think this is the third time I’ve seen myself dance in the last ten years. It’s so nice to see the improvement. Thank you Stephen Kelly and GlidingOnAir for the video. The … Continue reading →

I am so glad I was able to finish this block today. My head must have been in the wrong place for working on it, because I ended up doing a fair amount of “un-sewing” while completing it. I think … Continue reading →